Convert inches to feet instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Inches to feet divides by 12, since 12 inches make one foot. The useful part is presenting the answer the way people say it: 70 inches is 5.83 ft, but it is read as five feet ten. Divide by 12 for the whole feet, then keep the remainder as inches. This is how screen sizes, pipe lengths and fabric widths are discussed in everyday US speech. If you need a decimal for a spreadsheet or calculation, use the fraction (5.83), and if you need to read it aloud, use feet and inches (5 ft 10 in).
How to convert inches to feet
Multiply the value by 0.08333333333.
ft = in × 0.08333333333Example: 10 in = 0.8333 ft.
Inches to Feet conversion table
| Inches (in) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0833 ft |
| 2 in | 0.1667 ft |
| 3 in | 0.25 ft |
| 4 in | 0.3333 ft |
| 5 in | 0.4167 ft |
| 10 in | 0.8333 ft |
| 15 in | 1.25 ft |
| 20 in | 1.6667 ft |
| 25 in | 2.0833 ft |
| 50 in | 4.1667 ft |
| 100 in | 8.3333 ft |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 inch?
1 inch equals 0.0833 feet.
What is the formula to convert in to ft?
To convert in to ft, multiply the value by 0.08333333333. The full formula is: ft = in × 0.08333333333.
How do I convert feet back to inches?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the feet field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: in = ft ÷ 0.08333333333.
Is the in to ft conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.08333333333) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.